01279 is the area code for Bishops Stortford, UK.
The 01279 area code also covers Harlow and Sawbridgeworth.
Dialling Bishops Stortford Phone Numbers from Overseas
To dial a phone number in Bishops Stortford from overseas:
- Dial the international access code for the country you are calling from (typically 00, 011, or +)
- Dial the country code for the United Kingdom (44)
- Dial the area code for Bishops Stortford without the first zero (1279)
- Dial the phone number of the person/business
- Full example telephone number to dial: 00 44 1279 111111
Dialling Bishops Stortford Phone Numbers from the UK
To dial a telephone number in Bishops Stortford from within the UK use the area code 01279 plus the number. For example 01279 111111.
If calling a local phone number in Bishops Stortford from a landline that also has the area code 01279, the 01279 area code is not needed.

Current Time in Bishop’s Stortford
The current time in Bishop’s Stortford and the UK is . The date is .
Map of Bishop’s Stortford
The map below shows the location of Bishop’s Stortford.
